Note: Before reading the following arguments, please understand that they are not what I believe. On Wednesdays, I deliberately argue for wrong ideas, challenging my listeners to call and defend the obvious right answer, which is usually far harder than one would expect. This is a summary of what Wacky Andrew will be arguing, not a representation of what real Andrew believes.~NFD stops involving the courts in whether a divorce is legitimate.
~It discourages exaggeration because no fault-finding is necessary.
~Frees up both parties to marry again.
~Avoids the taint of guilt.
~It takes two to make a marriage fail.
~No one is ever truly innocent.
~The old standards were too high. (Adultery, abuse, neglect, abandonment.)
~Makes it easier to get out of bad marriages.
~Has led to reduced rates of domestic violence.
~If a divorce is going to happen, we should try to make it as painless as possible, especially for children.
~Reduces the heavy load and difficulty of family courts.
~Financial settlements become based on need not on fault.
~Shortens the time for getting a divorce, which is good for both sufferers.
Links on No Fault Divorce (NFD):
Arizona Covenant Marriage by AZ Supreme Court
No-Fault Divorce by Wikipedia
The Issue of NFD by Cathy Meyer
FAQ on NFD by Nolo.com
Index to some readings on NFD
Has NFD made marriages stronger? by Reason.com
Don’t let divorce off the hook by NY Times
Five myths about NFD by Stephen Baskerville
A debate on NFD by Legal Affairs
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